Courses
At Performers College, we provide a range of relevant, innovative diploma and undergraduate courses to maximise your potential and become the multi-skilled performers and creatives of tomorrow.
We design all our courses to prepare you for a long and sustainable career in the performing arts and wider creative industries.
Choose a course
New for 2025
Masters
MA Business for the Creative Industries
Available in
Brighton
The MA Business for the Creative Industries is an innovative and flexible postgraduate course that prepares you for leadership roles in the creative sector.
Degree
BA (Hons) Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media
Available in
Birmingham, Essex
The BA (Hons) Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media undergraduate course offers a rigorous and multi-faceted practical training that will prepare you for the demands of the professional acting industry.
Degree
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance
Available in
Birmingham, Essex
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance undergraduate course will provide you with a balance of creative and artistic modules and with knowledge and practical skills, allowing you to explore the demanding world of the professional performing arts industry.
Degree
BA (Hons) Performing Arts
Available in
Brighton, Manchester
BA (Hons) Performing Arts consists of two pathways: Musical Theatre and Acting, each providing in-depth training shaped by current industry trends.
Degree
BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Top-Up)
Available in
Brighton, Manchester
If you hold a UK Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or a Trinity College London Professional Diploma in Performing Arts or a similar subject and wish to earn a full honours degree, our flagship BA Hons in Performing Arts and its 3 unique pathways, provides in-depth training shaped by current industry trends.
Masters
MA Performing Arts – Choreography
Available in
Essex, Manchester
The innovative MA Performing Arts provides fantastic opportunities for you to explore your own specialism within performing arts in line with your personal career aspirations. It allows you to stand apart from others in your chosen field and lead the discussion in the performing arts sector.
Masters
MA Performing Arts – Performance
Available in
Essex, Manchester
The MA Performing Arts - Performance pathway is designed for performers seeking to refine their skills in acting, singing, and dance. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentorship, and collaboration opportunities, students prepare for careers as advanced practitioners or educators in performance arts.
Masters
MA Performing Arts – Entrepreneurship
Available in
Essex, Manchester
The MA Performing Arts Entrepreneurship award pathway is crafted for creatives who aspire to lead and innovate within the performing arts industry, merging traditional methods and producing new creative concepts.
Masters
MA Performing Arts – Directing
Available in
Essex, Manchester
The MA Performing Arts - Directing pathway is designed for emerging directors to hone their craft across theatre, film, and multimedia. With expert mentorship, state-of-the-art spaces, and collaboration opportunities, students develop their directing style and prepare for impactful careers in the performing arts industry.
Diploma
Trinity College Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance
Available in
Essex
The Trinity Professional Performing Arts Diploma is a three-year, full-time course that leads to a formal qualification in either dance or musical theatre.
Diploma
Trinity College Diploma in Professional Dance
Available in
Manchester
Performers College, in partnership with Northern Ballet School, offers a three-year full-time professional course leading to the Trinity College London Diploma in Professional Dance, in addition to the NBS Diploma in Professional Dance.
Short Course
Northern Ballet School Summer School
Available in
Manchester
Our free, two-day Summer School offers a taste of Northern Ballet School life at Manchester Dancehouse. Experience a variety of classes including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre, developing skills in multiple dance styles and techniques.
Short Course
Summer School
Available in
Essex
The Summer School week is one of the most popular of its kind and is usually fully booked quickly so do book early to secure your place. Tuition will be given by resident Performers College tutors and leading industry professionals and will give you an idea of life at a full-time college.
Short Course
Performers Elite
Available in
Essex
Performers Elite is a weekly training programme for young students aged 12+ by invitation only. It consists of a day of intense training held once a month on a Sunday, designed to challenge the students and, most importantly, build confidence.
Any questions?
For questions on our courses or how you can join Performers College, please contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].
